Jean-Pierre Rampal, Lily Laskine – Sakura (Japanese Melodies For Flute And Harp) (Vinyl LP, 1978, Columbia Masterworks M 34568, US Santa Maria Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Sakura pairs French flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal with harpist Lily Laskine for a program of Japanese melodies transcribed by Akio Yashiro. Recorded by Nippon Columbia, the collection includes “Haru No Umi,” “Kojo No Tsuki,” and “Sakura Sakura.”

Collector Note
This 1978 US Columbia Masterworks edition was issued under catalog number M 34568 from a recording originally produced by Nippon Columbia in 1976. This edition was pressed at Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria, with supplied runouts MAL 34568-1A C and MBL 34568-1B 1T. The jacket remains in its original shrink wrap and retains the hype sticker.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Jacket remains in shrink wrap with hype sticker.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Columbia Masterworks – M 34568
Country: US
Released: 1978
Genre: Classical, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Not specified

Matrix / Runout
Side A Label: AL 34568
Side B Label: BL 34568
Side A Runout: MAL 34568-1A C
Side B Runout: MBL 34568-1B 1T

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Haru No Umi – 7:22
A2 Chugoku Chiho No Komori Uta – 2:01
A3 Aka Tombo – 3:07
A4 Chin-Chin Chidori – 3:09
A5 Nambu Ushi Oi Uta – 4:55
A6 Defune – 5:38
Side B
B1 Kono Michi – 3:40
B2 Hanayome Ningyo – 1:51
B3 Kojo No Tsuki – 3:38
B4 Jogashima No Ame – 5:19
B5 Hana – 3:38
B6 Sakura Sakura – 7:02

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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